A MAN who confronted gangs of youths causing chaos on a Liverpool estate has been rewarded for his actions.

A MAN who confronted gangs of youths causing chaos on a Liverpool estate has been rewarded for his actions.

James McLoughlin (right) was one of three Merseysiders honoured for taking a stand against anti-social behaviour.

One hundred people were given Together Taking a Stand accolades, and a #1,000 prize to help in the continuing battle against yobs, at yesterday's ceremony at the Home Office attended by minister Hazel Blears.

And when a gang of thugs terrorised residents of an old people's home on Bonfire Night last year, he had had enough.

The father-of-four collected a dossier on each member of the gang and encouraged residents to give evidence, resulting in two Asbos. This week's nomination said he "pa-trols the streets and remains determined".

Insp Steve Melia, who accompanied Mr McLoughlin to Westminster this week, said: "On occasions, we can tackle anti-social behaviour by ourselves, but for the vast majority of time we need people to give us evidence.

"People came forward as a result of Jim going round and putting leaflets through doors. If they have a problem, people knock on his door."

Doreen Moseley, from Kensington, reported gangs making racial attacks and launching firework attacks, suffering the petrol bombing of her car as a result.

She installed a CCTV camera and helped residents fill in diaries until they had evidence against the ringleader.

An Asbo was imposed after she gave evidence and the youths have disappeared.